Happyjacq 0 Posted February 5, 2015 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had the gastric sleeve surgery in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne under Medicare? I had the sleeve surgery last year by Mr Frydenberg but had to use private health insurance. My friend has many health issues and I heard that you could get the surgery done under Medicare if your weight is life threatening. I would like to let her know she had this option if available. I have not looked back since having my surgery. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliesu 1 Posted February 7, 2015 On the Gold Coast Dr Victor Liew is the only one who does not charge a Gap. You are out of pocket for the Aneathisist around $300 if you Google Dr Liew you can get more info. He is amazing. Best wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs kaje 347 Posted February 7, 2015 Jacq, I'm not in Melbourne, but in my area there is around a 4 year waiting list to get this done in the public system. I know someone on another forum waited around six years. I assume there would be a greater number of surgeons in Melbourne, though, so the weight may not be as long. I'm not sure that she'd get to choose what procedure she gets, since she's not the one paying for it. If any surgeons in your area have the free seminars, she'd be better off going to one of those where she can question them about it all. In my opinion, she'd be better off joining a health fund now and waiting the year, unless the public system in Melbourne is super fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happyjacq 0 Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks for the advice - I will also ask my surgeon when I have my 5 month catch up next month. He may know what's available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
